Now it was the time to visit the most thrilling and exciting theme park - Ferrari World Theme Park. The new models of Ferrari and the history of drivers who rode it and won medals were on display. The history was portrayed through various movies and exhibitions. The unbelievable part was that at the end of each exhibition came a ride like - Roller Coaster, Loop Riding, Track Riding, Go Karting etc. We started from a 5D Movie. The cluster of rides began ae we entered the building. The first ride was Turbo Track. It was a 30 second ride and breathtakingly horrifying. The next was Flying Aces - the tallest loop in the world. This loop was the most treacherous as we were unaware of the ride. We reached the ride following the exhibition. After waiting for almost 5 minutes, the doors opened. Although we entered removing all our loose belongings, we didn't knew about the ride. The moment it started I realized that we were going through the most stupendous experience ever. The screams and shouts made me numb. It was a savage. After coming back, my breath was almost stuck and the heart pounding as fast as it can. No ride was as deadly as the loop. We even had a roller coaster ride. We didn't wanted to leave that place but unfortunately everyday was up with their own thrilling adventures. So we left with a pretty goodbye.

Now it was the time to visit the most thrilling and exciting theme park - Ferrari World Theme Park. The new models of Ferrari and the history of drivers who rode it and won medals were on display. The history was portrayed through various movies and exhibitions. The unbelievable part was that at the end of each exhibition came a ride like - Roller Coaster, Loop Riding, Track Riding, Go Karting etc. We started from a 5D Movie. The cluster of rides began ae we entered the building. The first ride was Turbo Track. It was a 30 second ride and breathtakingly horrifying. The next was Flying Aces - the tallest loop in the world. This loop was the most treacherous as we were unaware of the ride. We reached the ride following the exhibition. After waiting for almost 5 minutes, the doors opened. Although we entered removing all our loose belongings, we didn't knew about the ride. The moment it started I realized that we were going through the most stupendous experience ever. The screams and shouts made me numb. It was a savage. After coming back, my breath was almost stuck and the heart pounding as fast as it can. No ride was as deadly as the loop. We even had a roller coaster ride. We didn't wanted to leave that place but unfortunately everyday was up with their own thrilling adventures. So we left with a pretty goodbye.

It is super popular to go to Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi but the thing is everything which is popular and hyped about a place may not really be worth it. I would never want to go to Ferrari World again for these reasons:1) You are paying for a marketing campaign Ferrari World literally has just that, different shows about Ferraris and different ads depicting that Ferrari is the best car ever. It is just a huge marketing campaign. I personally love cars and am a huge fan of Ferrari but instead of paying INR 20,000 per ticket for exploring Ferrari World, I'd rather rent it by paying some more for an hour. I was tired of all Ferrari Ads2) It is for kidsYes despite what everyone says, Ferrari World is for children and most of the activities there are very children oriented. They have a children's play area but for adults there isn't much to do. They have F1 race driving, but that is only 2 minutes long. You'd rather do go karting out in the city for around an hour by paying less.3) I am not into roller coastersThough Ferrari World bragged to have the fastest roller coaster in the world, I have sat in enough rollercoasters to know that I am not into them. Forever, my experience of sitting on the fastest roller coaster wasn't unlike any previous roller coaster. There was not a lot which was special about it.4) You have to pay extra to do stuff insideIt's like paying for entering Disney world and then paying again to do each ride. Its not even funny how much extra money I had to pay to do some basic rides inside. They have the same Ferrari simulator as SMAAASH in Delhi has. SMAAASH charges INR 400 for it whereas Ferrari World charged a bomb.5) It's not worth the timeI wish I had seen more of the city or explored other places instead of going here. I wouldn't even mind chilling at the hotel or just enjoying the spa. But not here again.

The Ferrari Theme World holds true to the aesthetic of the brand. It's architecture is the celebration of Ferrari's design icon. There are more than 20 attractions inside this park that are great for adults and kids alike. For travellers, Ferarri World is one of the best theme parks across the world that is an obvious adventure while visiting Abu Dhabi.

The best thing about my Dubai trip were the roller coaster rides. When we decided to go to the Ferrari World (@ferrariworldabudhabi), I immediately knew I wanted to try the rollercoasters. It was my first time even trying a rollercoaster ride – so it’s funny that I headed straight to the Formula Rossa– the world’s fastest rollercoaster. 240km/h in 4.9 seconds!! This picture was taken by my friend, Nandini from the observation area – she is scared of these rides – I wished she would’ve tried it cause it was amazing!!Next I headed to ‘Flying Aces’ – another roller coaster ride – now that I had done the world’s fastest, there was no stoppingI was stuck in a really long queue and my turn would’ve taken ages – I had second thoughts of turning back and passing on this one but then this German man in the queue told me that he had tried the ride before and it is better than Formula Rossa – now I had to do something! I cut the line, spotted a family right in front of the queue and asked if I could go and they happily allowed (perks of smiling when making a request)I sat right in front for both the rides and it was the best thing in the world!Flying aces was surely better than the Rossa and I wished I had my video of the ride but here’s the link to the YouTube video of the Rossa – all of you should try this once in your life…!There are many other rides that you can try here and if rides is not your thing then you can learn the history of Ferrari, try go karting or 4D adventures or visit the interactive exhibition of cars from 1947 to the present day.After an eventful day we were all set to explore the nightlife of Dubai. We headed to The Backyard by Swim &amp; Tonic for drinks – a garden style pub with picnic tables and reclining sofas that look out over to the Dubai Canal.

The Formula Rossa is one of the fastest roller coasters in the world. With speeds upto 240 km/h, this is sure to induce fear in the bravest of hearts. Those who are courageous enough to bear these heart stopping speeds and ride the roller coaster are required to wear glasses for the fear of air bourne particles or insects getting into the eyes. Though situated in Abu Dhabi, The Formula Rossa is not an extremely far drive from Dubai. The entire ride on the roller coaster lasts a total of 1 and half minute. You know where to head to get that adrenaline pumping.

This city also boasts of the world's furthest leaning tower- The Capital Gate, which creates an incredible impression. To me, these impressive architectural structures revealed a plethora of phenomenal modernity amidst the mammoth sandiness. The gray sky with the ominous, raw winds blowing, however reminded me of the rugged desert ambience as I headed towards an eatery for my late lunch, the Arab Udipi at Salam Street which draws crowd for its subtle Arab-Indian fusion. It definitely turned out to be an inspiring and exciting experience as my eyes captured the splendor of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque with its pristine aura in the sun drenched afternoon. My taxi driver, a Tamil fellow, Anand explained the history of this white marbled dome which can accommodate 40,000 worshippers. I gazed at the huge 17,000m square courtyard and the marble domes studded with gold and semi-precious stones and wondered at its marvel. After this surrealistic experience my driver took the route towards Al-Ain's mountain roads in its stride.

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Getaways from Abu Dhabi

Sharjah is all about culture and people. It is a United Arab Emirates city on the Arabian Gulf. Traditionally more conservative than its southern neighbor, Dubai, Sharjah is widely considered the nation’s cultural capital. Its Heritage Area is on the creek that the city first developed around, with restored homes and museums devoted to Emirati customs. It's also home to Sharjah Fort, a 19th-century royal residence turned local history museum.Read More

Sharjah is all about culture and people. It is a United Arab Emirates city on the Arabian Gulf. Traditionally more conservative than its southern neighbor, Dubai, Sharjah is widely considered the nation’s cultural capital. Its Heritage Area is on the creek that the city first developed around, with restored homes and museums devoted to Emirati customs. It's also home to Sharjah Fort, a 19th-century royal residence turned local history museum.

The 34th Sharjah International Book Fair is scheduled to be held from November 4 to 14 and will witness participation of as many as 1,502 publishing houses from 64 countries, oﬀering a display of over 1.5 million books. There will be 33 seminars, spanning various literary and cultural topics, book reviews and discussion panels—if you are a bookworm then November sure is a month to be in Sharjah. Interestingly, a popular feature at the fair is the Cooking Corner that will host famous chefs.

Dubai safari is a whole day thing. 40 minutes to 1 hr is dune bashing which is amazing. You will laugh and shout at the same time. The Riders are very friendly and entertaining. Not recommended for the people who have severe back problem or health issue. It is hell of fun. After dune dashing they will drop you to their tent. There is sheesha, dance live show and belly dancing. They also have camel rides and mahendi. Food is buffet but not at all edible. The give a pick up and drop service. 99 AED - 125 AED is the cost for this. Pre booking is not necessary. Search of coupons on groupon.

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We had to get ready by 9 in morning. After a hot water bath, I was all set for the breakfast till 8:30 a.m. The sun strokes were high as usual. The buffet had its cuisine ready for the morning breakfast. Our cab arrived by 9 and we were all set to leave. We had a city tour to Abu Dhabi. The view of the buildings standing tall, blocked the sun rays to fall on roads. United Arab Emirates (UAE) has 7 states. An amazing thing about travelling through all 7 states is that you get to discover difference in the color of roads in all 7 states. When we reached Abu Dhabi, the color of the road was slightly green. We saw all the palaces where the prince of the UAE and his wives resided, famous hotels, dockyards and harbors. The import/export plays a very important role in a deserted place. We also saw the World Trade Center (where the Fast and Furious series was shot).
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We had to get ready by 9 in morning. After a hot water bath, I was all set for the breakfast till 8:30 a.m. The sun strokes were high as usual. The buffet had its cuisine ready for the morning breakfast. Our cab arrived by 9 and we were all set to leave. We had a city tour to Abu Dhabi. The view of the buildings standing tall, blocked the sun rays to fall on roads. United Arab Emirates (UAE) has 7 states. An amazing thing about travelling through all 7 states is that you get to discover difference in the color of roads in all 7 states. When we reached Abu Dhabi, the color of the road was slightly green. We saw all the palaces where the prince of the UAE and his wives resided, famous hotels, dockyards and harbors. The import/export plays a very important role in a deserted place. We also saw the World Trade Center (where the Fast and Furious series was shot).

Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates, is the one city where there is endless desert on one side and vast ocean on the other. This is where you can indulge in some thrilling sand dune bashing, as well as go swimming in the wide seas. It has everything from UNESCO World Heritage sites that reflect the deep-rooted past to amusement parks that rival any in the world. Abu Dhabi is your one stop destination for history, culture, religion, shopping and adventure.

Dubai to Abu Dhabi is a 90min ride and there are buses and shared taxis available from couple of locations or you can take one of the Day Tours arranged by travel agents. We left early morning and after check-in went to the Emirates Palace hotel. The entry is free, but nothing much to do except taking a few photos. In case you are a fan of roller coaster rides then Ferrari World is the place to hit with world’s fastest rides. You can then spend time on the F1 circuit and try driving an Aston Martin lap.In the evening visit the Sheik Zayed mosque which one the most beautiful, holy and grand places that you would see. The place comes to life in the evening under the lights. Spend your evening at the Corniche to breathe in and look back at the Arabian tour before heading back home!

Where: United Arab EmiratesWhat to do: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of those few places that is worth every bit of hype. This world's most expensive mosque should top your list of things to do in Abu Dhabi, as its grandeur will trump everything else. Head to Al Bateen Shipyar, the restored dock, which is one of the oldest inhabited parts of the modern city and gives an insight into the history of the emirate. Abu Dhabi boasts of quite a few art galleries, such as the Gallery One in the Emirates Palace and the Ghaf Art Gallery. If you want to head out of the city, then go dune bashing at the Rub' al Khali.

Our Top experiences in Abu Dabhi1. Sheikh Zayed mosqueJust Wow effect!! Monument is simply stunning, incredible piece of architecture. Ladies will have to borrow traditional black dress available at the mosque and have to deposit one national ID card to get this dress i.e driving license (passports are not accepted), Men are also required to wear respectful clothing shorts, vests etc are not allowed. A must visit place while travel to Abu Dabhi.

We reached Abu Dhabi Airport at 8am (India Time). I had read about Abu Dhabi Airport being one among the most beautiful and grand airport among the top rated ones.The time difference is one and half an hour between Dubai and India. Ideally our watch had to be set once we had landed. But we completely forgot!We collected our baggage and decided to freshen up for a day long sightseeing. We kept an eye on our watch (that showed India time and we have completely forgot about it). Our pick up was scheduled at 9 am from Abu Dhabi Airport so we had to hurry. It was 8:55 am when we were ready and waiting for the pickup in the inside of the main entry area of the airport. Something clicked and I hurried to check my watch timing. I found the airport clock.....It was just 8am! We laughed on our absent mindedness. We now had to wait for an extra hour not being able to enter the airport main area but just while our time at the entrance.Finally, at 9am, our driver had come to receive us. We then started off with the sightseeing in Abu Dhabi. I missed the chance to see the airport but every next time I travelled I made sure I get the clock ticking at the correct time........Our below places of interest in series:View of the Emirates Palace and the two famous towers debuted in famous movie series of Fast and Furious.

#4 Intuitions : Google says -the ability to understand something instinctively (ooohooo)Abu dhabi airport , the last stop over..and now finally I boarded a flight which would take me to a place where I dream was waiting for me to wake me up..Abu Dhabi took about 40more mins to take off.. hmm hope you remember the #4

I had planned a holiday in Abu Dhabi, which was my first family vacation in the Middle East. It was a big challenge for me to keep several important things in my mind. After landing in Abu Dhabi International Airport on scheduled time, we booked a taxi to reach a 3-star hotel in the city center. Abu Dhabi is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is known for modern infrastructure, luxurious hotels and much more.A good trip planner for your Abu Dhabi TripI’m bit surprise to see general taxis are very reasonable, where you can travel anywhere in the city at affordable cost. You can find plenty of options to find taxi services at any corner of the city. But, now we were excited to see the beautiful marble Grand Mosque for the first time. The historical city is well equipped with extensive range of ancient sightseeing and iconic structures.